Asia Pacific Rayon Targets India’s Growing Demand for Sustainable Textiles
Fashion and textile customers in India are becoming increasingly conscious of the value of sustainably produced fibres. As a result, demand for viscose and lyocell—both eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fibres—is gaining strong momentum. According to industry projections, India’s viscose market is expected to grow by 8.9 per cent over the next five years, while demand […]
SIMA hails Prime Minister’s reform-driven growth in the MMF Sector
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has expressed its sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister for the path-breaking decision to remove the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) imposed on polyester fibre, yarn, and filaments, a move that is poised to accelerate the growth of the man-made fibre (MMF) sector. The consumption pattern of man-made fibres […]
Pearl Global accelerates growth with ₹250 Crore investment in technology and capacity expansion
Pearl Global Industries Limited (PGIL), one of India’s largest listed garment exporters, has reaffirmed its position as a global apparel powerhouse with a strong performance in Q2FY26 and a renewed focus on sustainable, technology-driven growth. The company, which operates across multiple sourcing regions — India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Guatemala — reported record operational achievements […]
The LYCRA Company opens largest spandex facility in China
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced the official opening of its largest spandex production facility —the LYCRA® fiber (Yinchuan) Plant in Ningxia Province, China. This milestone underscores the company’s continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment […]
Lenzing invests EUR 15 mn to strengthen position in the hygiene market
The Lenzing AG is investing approximately EUR 15 mn to expand its production capacity for premium viscose fibers at its site in Lenzing Austria. This strategic investment is part of the recently announced investment program of EUR 100 mn in total to secure the long-term competitiveness of Lenzing’s Austrian production sites. The capacity expansion reinforces […]
Why is Merino Wool in demand now more than ever
From the runway to the streets, Merino wool is experiencing unprecedented global demand. Around the world, consumers are turning away from synthetics and choosing natural fibres that deliver performance, comfort and sustainability in equal measure. The past month has seen the Australian wool market embark on its biggest price rise in 30 years, amplifying the […]
Bharat Tex, India’s Global Textile Mega Event, Returns in July 2026
Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) is gearing up to host the third edition of Bharat Tex – the country’s premier global textiles and apparel event – from 14 to 17 July 2026 at the iconic Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The announcement was made today at a press conference organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation […]
Threads of Legacy, Woven with Innovation — The Story of Telephone Threads
For more than four decades, Neelam Thread Pvt. Ltd., under its iconic brand Telephone Threads, has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and craftsmanship in the embroidery and sewing thread industry. Founded in 1979 under the visionary leadership of Late Shri Satender Kumar Jain, the company has grown into one of India’s oldest and most trusted […]
Birla Cellulose achieves Dark Green Shirt rating for 6th Consecutive Year
Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres business of the Aditya Birla Group, has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainable sourcing and forest conservation by earning the coveted Dark Green Shirt rating for the sixth consecutive year in Canopy’s Hot Button Report 2025. Canopy’s Hot Button Report is a globally recognized benchmark assessing the environmental performance […]
Toray Industries and MAS Holdings announce joint venture in Odisha, India
Toray Industries (H.K.) Ltd., has officially entered a joint venture with South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings, marking a unique opportunity to enhance the two companies’ supply chaincapabilities and pursue product manufacturing within and for the fast-growing Indian market. The joint venture, operating under the name Toray MAS Apparel India, will see the establishment […]